Embedded electronic metering mechanism
with wireless communication for utility meters
An embedded electronic metering mechanism with wireless communication is designed to collect and transmit consumption data from water, gas, heat, and electricity meters used in utility infrastructure.
The mechanism is integrated into the meter housing or connected to its counting unit, enabling wireless transmission of meter readings to an external IoT platform via LTE, NB-IoT, or LoRaWAN networks.
The solution is designed for utility companies, property management organizations, homeowners' associations, resource providers, and property owners. It enables automated meter reading without manual inspections or additional wired infrastructure, as well as remote control of resource supply.
The mechanism is integrated into the meter housing or connected to its counting unit, enabling wireless transmission of meter readings to an external IoT platform via LTE, NB-IoT, or LoRaWAN networks.
The solution is designed for utility companies, property management organizations, homeowners' associations, resource providers, and property owners. It enables automated meter reading without manual inspections or additional wired infrastructure, as well as remote control of resource supply.
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Automatic meter reading - Wireless data transmission
- Integration into the meter or connection to Its counting unit
- Integration with IoT platforms
How the system works
Installation
The electronic metering mechanism is installed inside the meter housing or connected to its counting unit, depending on the device configuration.
Data Collection
The mechanism records resource consumption through pulses, mechanical counter readings, or digital data, depending on the type of meter.
Data Transmission
Data is stored in the device's internal memory and transmitted wirelessly via LTE, NB-IoT, or LoRaWAN networks to an external IoT platform at configurable intervals or upon specific events.
Platform
The platform receives meter readings, maintains data archives, generates reports, detects anomalies, and forwards information to the customer's billing or dispatch systems.
Electronic metering mechanism
The electronic metering mechanism is designed to upgrade utility meters and enable automated remote collection of resource consumption data.
Depending on its configuration and supported connection interface, the device can operate with different types of meters. Data acquisition is performed through pulse, counting, or digital interfaces.
Collected readings are stored in the device's internal memory, allowing data collection to continue even during temporary communication outages.
Data is transmitted at predefined intervals or upon specific events via LTE, NB-IoT, or LoRaWAN networks. Depending on the model, the device can be powered by an independent battery or directly by the meter.
Depending on its configuration and supported connection interface, the device can operate with different types of meters. Data acquisition is performed through pulse, counting, or digital interfaces.
Collected readings are stored in the device's internal memory, allowing data collection to continue even during temporary communication outages.
Data is transmitted at predefined intervals or upon specific events via LTE, NB-IoT, or LoRaWAN networks. Depending on the model, the device can be powered by an independent battery or directly by the meter.
Benefits of the electronic metering mechanism for utility applications
The embedded electronic metering mechanism automates meter reading and data transmission, eliminating the need for manual data collection, reducing operating costs, and improving resource consumption monitoring.
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Automated meter readingThe electronic mechanism collects water, gas, heat, and electricity consumption data and transmits it to an external IoT platform without requiring personnel to visit the meter locations.- Benefit: reduced costs associated with manual meter inspections and fewer errors in data collection and transmission.
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Wireless data transmissionSupport for LTE, NB-IoT, and LoRaWAN enables meter readings to be transmitted without installing additional cable infrastructure. The communication technology can be selected according to the site's infrastructure and operating conditions.- Benefit: lower infrastructure installation costs and the ability to connect remotely located meters.
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Data retention during communication outagesThe device stores collected readings in its internal memory and continues accumulating data during temporary network outages. Data transmission resumes once connectivity is restored.- Benefit: reduced risk of data loss and uninterrupted resource consumption monitoring.
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Real-Time resource consumption monitoringConfigurable data transmission intervals and event-based reporting provide up-to-date consumption information and help identify anomalies in metering systems.- Benefit: early detection of abnormal consumption and faster response to unexpected situations.
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Integration with existing systemsThe device transmits information to an external IoT platform, allowing further integration with the customer's billing, dispatch, and analytics systems.- Benefit: automated meter data processing and reduced costs of maintaining separate metering systems.
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Versatile applicationsSupport for different types of utility meters allows the device to monitor water, gas, heat, and electricity consumption, depending on the mechanism configuration.- Benefit: a unified technological platform for automating the metering of different utility resources.
Project scope and completed work:
- Development of the electronic metering mechanism's circuit schematic
- PCB layout design for the electronic metering mechanism
- Production of electronic metering mechanism prototypes
- Embedded software development
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